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Knitting Class!

Are you ready to get back into knitting?  
Join us as we explore…
Two Projects – your choice!

Headband with flower

Knit a Headband with Flower
Learn how to knit this beautiful headband made with bulky yarn.  Ellen & June will help knitters learn this pattern. It is sure to become a favorite knitting project!  Participants should bring size 10.5  knitting needles (circular or straight) and a skein of bulky weight yarn.  Participants can purchase needles/yarn at the Grand Isle Art Works that evening.
Difficulty level: intermediate

OR

sideways scarf

Knit a Sideways Scarf
Learn how to knit a simple and elegant scarf on the bias.  Ellen & June will help knitters learn this pattern. It is sure to become a favorite knitting project!  Participants should bring size 10.5 – 13 knitting needles (circular or straight) and a skein of sport weight yarn.  Participants can purchase needles/yarn at the Grand Isle Art Works that evening.
Difficulty level: easy

 

Who:  All ages Limit: 8
Instructor: Ellen A. Thompson & June Golato
Date: Wednesday, April 12 & April 19, 2017
Time: 6-7:45 pm
Cost: $30.00

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Doodle, Draw, Color and Savor with Sarah!

Zen Orpington with crayons

Doodle, Draw, Color and Savor with Sarah!
Date: Wednesday, July 27, 5 – 7:00 pm
Do you love to doodle? Have you discovered adult coloring books?  Then you are perfect for this fun evening with North Hero artist, Sarah Rosedahl.  Zentangle drawing…not just for kids! Enjoy creating your own Zentangle Chickens or color in some of Sarah’s.  The evening includes getting to know Sarah and her artwork, plus drawing and/or coloring time with friends and a sip or two of the vino!  Grand Isle Art Works serves many Vermont wines and beers that will encourage your artistic spirit!  Vermont cheeses and veggies will also be available for sale during the class.

Who:  Adults  Limit: 10 Minimum: 4
Instructor: Sarah Rosedahl
Cost:  $25 Materials fee payable to instructor: $5.00





SMALL BANDED TEMARI BALL ORNAMENT

Small Banded Temari, class

SMALL BANDED TEMARI BALL ORNAMENT
Date: Saturday, July 23, 1:00-3:00 pm

Description: Learn to make a simple but stunning ornament based on the Japanese traditional art of temari! Students will learn temari basics: preparing and wrapping the ball with yarn and thread, marking, and finally stitching the ball. These ornaments, approximately 2” in diameter, may be enjoyed year round, but they also make great holiday gifts, stocking stuffers, or hostess gifts, or you might choose to make enough to fill a bowl or basket for a festive and colorful centerpiece on your holiday table. This class will teach a complete small temari ball project, but the skills learned are equally applicable to larger temari ornaments.

Sufficient materials will be provided to work on one or two small ornaments in class. Students may be able to complete one ornament during the scheduled class time, but if not, they will have sufficient knowledge and materials to complete the ball on their own.

STUDENTS SHOULD BRING their own small craft scissors and a pin cushion; small pliers are optional but may be helpful.

Students should bring their own small craft scissors and a pin cushion.
Who: Adults Limit: 8 Minimum: 4
Instructor: India Tresselt
Cost: $20.00, Materials fee paid to instructor: $15.00

MATERIALS FEE $15.00 includes foam ball, yarn and thread for wrapping, pins for marking, embroidery needle, perle cotton and metallic threads for stitching. Sufficient yarn and thread will be provided to make one ball per student, with some extra materials available to start a second ball if class time permits. Students may keep pins and needles for future projects.





Functional Curves: Wooden Spoon Carving Workshop

Plum spoon
Functional Curves: Wooden Spoon Carving Workshop
Date: Sunday, July 17, 9 – 4:00 pm
Description: Have you ever wanted to carve something useful from a tree? Starting with green cherry log, students will carve spoons using hand tools. The spoon is shaped and hollowed-out with a Sloyd and a bent knife. Design will be explored, keeping an eye on beauty while emphasizing function. We’ll cover carving techniques, safety, wood selection, tool sharpening, drying and finishing of spoons. This workshop is for all levels of woodworking experience. All tools and materials will be provided for students to use during this workshop.
Who: All ages, 8 and above! Limit: 9
Instructor: Randall Hensen
Cost: $75 Materials fee payable to instructor: $5





Making Felt Owls

Felted Owls

Making Felt Owls
Date: Saturday, July 16, 1-4:00 PM
Description: Learn how to sculpt your own little owl from unspun wool! You will learn the basics of needle felting while sculpting a sweet little owl and take home enough materials to make another at home!
Note: Taught by fiber artist Susi Ryan of The Felted Gnome Knows. Susi’s work has been displayed at GIAW, The SPACE Gallery, Vintage Inspired Lifestyle Market Place, Champlain Leather and Brown Dog Books and Gifts. She has been working with wool for 6 years and is inspired by her little pixie of a daughter.
Who: All ages, 8 and above! Minimum: 4
Instructor: Susie Ryan
Cost: $30.00 Materials fee payable to instructor: $25